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Lexus ESModel year report

2000 Lexus ES Problems

Complaints
6filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
140,000miles, 5 complaints with mileage
Recalls
0campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2000 Lexus ES (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2000 Lexus ES. The part named most often is electrical system, with 3 complaints (50% of the total), followed by brakes (1) and engine (1). 5 of the complaints include a mileage, and 20% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 140,000 miles. Of all complaints, 3 a fire, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 20 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 3 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Electrical system: “Electrical systems is fried, draining every battery I buy ( about a total of 15 or more bought) I've changed the starter and alternator multiple times as well. If I turn the A/C on the lights dim and the car slows down dangerously before completely shutting down! My car is a risk on the road so I haven't been able to drive it since finding out, yet, I still have to pay insurance every month on it.”

NHTSA complaint #11405105, filed 2021-03, 245,000 miles

Brakes: “I purchased a new Lexus, ES-300 in 2000 (platinum series). Had to have the front brakes and rotors replaced after 24,000 miles. Again at 60,000. Just the front not the rear. Only car I have ever owned that has done that. The tires(michelin) also were worn out at 24,000. I roated them every 6,000 miles. Something is wrong with the front brakes with that year Lexus?”

NHTSA complaint #10178620, filed 2007-01, 24,000 miles

Fuel system: “The contact owns a 2000 Lexus ES. The contact stated that all of the instrument panel lights illuminated, fumes were coming in through the vents, and fuel was leaking out of the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who had not performed a diagnostic test when the complaint was filed. The manufacturer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle identification number was not available. The vehicle failure and current mileage was 140,000.”

NHTSA complaint #10381497, filed 2011-02, 140,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

20% of the 5 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 130,000 and 148,500 miles.

0%0–1020%10–250%25–500%50–750%75–10060%100–15020%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (5 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 140,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

200720112014202020212
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Recalls and investigations

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2000 Lexus ES in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 20 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 20 bulletins →

Other model years of the Lexus ES

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20255—1525—Too new
2024910,1002526—Too new
20231050,0902544—Too new
2022116,8320528—Not enough data
20212838,000152848 · TypicalRising
20201827,6901544—Rising
20193411,0001544100 · MoreFalling
201852000—40—Not enough data
20169115,5000—40—Not enough data
20155115,0000—40—Not enough data
20133445,0000—4054 · TypicalStable
20123166,3160——36 · TypicalStable
20114647,0000——82 · MoreRising
20104170,0000——11 · FewerStable
20092879,0000——36 · TypicalRising
20086862,0000——52 · TypicalRising
200712580,1230——Not compared (before 2008)Falling
200612115,0000———Not enough data
2005598,8500——Not compared (before 2008)Rising
20041689,0000———Falling
20032368,0000———Rising
20022796,1500——Not compared (before 2008)Falling
20006140,0000———Not enough data
1999885,0000———Not enough data

All Lexus ES model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2000 Lexus ES have?

NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2000 Lexus ES as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2000 Lexus ES is reported most often?

Electrical system is named most often, in 3 complaints (50% of the total), followed by brakes with 1.

Has the 2000 Lexus ES been recalled?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

At what mileage are problems with the 2000 Lexus ES reported?

Among the 5 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 140,000 miles and the middle half falls between 130,000 and 148,500 miles; 20% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.